SLIDESHOW: These tips will keep your skin healthy during the winter

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Switch to oil-based cleansers and cleansing balms

"It is important to change up your regimen to compensate for the new climate. Make sure to use hydrating cleansers. Oil based cleansers and cleansing balms are popular options during the wintertime because of their hydrating properties,” Zeichner said. Coconut and olive oils are inexpensive options that can be found at grocery stores. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil gently cleanses skin with lavender oil, fatty acids and squalane.

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Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

“Make sure to moisturize within five minutes of getting out of the shower to lock in hydration," Zeichner advised. "Look for products that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which acts like a sponge to pull in hydration to the outer skin layers, and ceramides, which help repair a damaged skin barrier." Two options are Aveeno’s Skin Relief Moisture Repair Cream or The Body Shop's Body Butter.

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Add moisture into your home's air

“Purchase a cool mist humidifier for your bedroom to replace hydration and increase humidity in the air. Cool mist humidifiers are safer to use than hot steam options which can burn the skin if you get too close to it,” Zeichner said. Ultrasonic's Cool Mist Humidifier is quiet and has an automatic shut-off feature. Consider buying a smaller humidifier for your office.

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Don't neglect your diet

"In the wintertime, it's important to have a well-balanced diet. Fatty fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that provide building blocks for healthy skin cell function," Zeichner explained. "Green leafy vegetables are great natural sources of antioxidants which help reduce inflammation in the skin."

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Pay attention to your hands

Your hands' skin is thin and has less sebaceous glands than other body parts. This can lead to dry, cracked skin. Make sure to wear coverings if it's cold outside and avoid putting on wet gloves. At night, slather on a thick hand cream or petroleum jelly before going to sleep.

"It is important to change up your regimen to compensate for the new climate. Make sure to use hydrating cleansers. Oil based cleansers and cleansing balms are popular options during the wintertime because of their hydrating properties,” Zeichner said. Coconut and olive oils are inexpensive options that can be found at grocery stores. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil gently cleanses skin with lavender oil, fatty acids and squalane.

PHOTO: VeganBaking.net, WikiCommons

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

“Make sure to moisturize within five minutes of getting out of the shower to lock in hydration," Zeichner advised. "Look for products that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which acts like a sponge to pull in hydration to the outer skin layers, and ceramides, which help repair a damaged skin barrier." Two options are Aveeno’s Skin Relief Moisture Repair Cream or The Body Shop's Body Butter.

PHOTO: AP

Add moisture into your home's air

“Purchase a cool mist humidifier for your bedroom to replace hydration and increase humidity in the air. Cool mist humidifiers are safer to use than hot steam options which can burn the skin if you get too close to it,” Zeichner said. Ultrasonic's Cool Mist Humidifier is quiet and has an automatic shut-off feature. Consider buying a smaller humidifier for your office.

PHOTO: AP

Don't neglect your diet

"In the wintertime, it's important to have a well-balanced diet. Fatty fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that provide building blocks for healthy skin cell function," Zeichner explained. "Green leafy vegetables are great natural sources of antioxidants which help reduce inflammation in the skin."

Pay attention to your hands

Your hands' skin is thin and has less sebaceous glands than other body parts. This can lead to dry, cracked skin. Make sure to wear coverings if it's cold outside and avoid putting on wet gloves. At night, slather on a thick hand cream or petroleum jelly before going to sleep.

"It is important to change up your regimen to compensate for the new climate. Make sure to use hydrating cleansers. Oil based cleansers and cleansing balms are popular options during the wintertime because of their hydrating properties,” Zeichner said. Coconut and olive oils are inexpensive options that can be found at grocery stores. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil gently cleanses skin with lavender oil, fatty acids and squalane.

PHOTO: VeganBaking.net, WikiCommons

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

“Make sure to moisturize within five minutes of getting out of the shower to lock in hydration," Zeichner advised. "Look for products that contain ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which acts like a sponge to pull in hydration to the outer skin layers, and ceramides, which help repair a damaged skin barrier." Two options are Aveeno’s Skin Relief Moisture Repair Cream or The Body Shop's Body Butter.

PHOTO: AP

Add moisture into your home's air

“Purchase a cool mist humidifier for your bedroom to replace hydration and increase humidity in the air. Cool mist humidifiers are safer to use than hot steam options which can burn the skin if you get too close to it,” Zeichner said. Ultrasonic's Cool Mist Humidifier is quiet and has an automatic shut-off feature. Consider buying a smaller humidifier for your office.

PHOTO: AP

Don't neglect your diet

"In the wintertime, it's important to have a well-balanced diet. Fatty fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that provide building blocks for healthy skin cell function," Zeichner explained. "Green leafy vegetables are great natural sources of antioxidants which help reduce inflammation in the skin."

Pay attention to your hands

Your hands' skin is thin and has less sebaceous glands than other body parts. This can lead to dry, cracked skin. Make sure to wear coverings if it's cold outside and avoid putting on wet gloves. At night, slather on a thick hand cream or petroleum jelly before going to sleep.

Winter isn’t just the most dismal time of year – it can also wreak havoc on skin. The cold months of December through March can leave one's epidermis feeling parched and uncomfortable. How can you avoid this? We consulted NYC-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner on how to keep skin healthy when the temperature drops.

“Winter weather is not only cold, but also dry. The low humidity in the air takes its toll on the skin, leading to dryness, cracks in the outer layer, and inflammation,” Dr. Zeichner told us Wednesday. “Your skin is not safe indoors either, as indoor heat tends to be dry as well.”